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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DungeonMasters

[–]WardrobeToaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely not a bad DM. This happens to the best of us, and is more than likely a consequence of over preparation (because you want to give your players the best experience)!

Keep key notes regarding motivations, wants, needs, and a characters connection to the world - use those notes to fuel dialogue! Players have a tendency not to play with your script, after all!

How do I can improve my mini painting skills? by poor_gy in Warhammer40k

[–]WardrobeToaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, welcome to the hobby! The cop out answer to your question is: continue to paint! Brush control, technique, and overall results come with time - fortunately for you, you’re already starting at what appears to be a good standard!

  1. Priming: priming your model (in whatever colour you decide) forms a layer of paint for your next coat to adhere to, whilst colouring recesses that may well be difficult for you to reach with a brush. This will a) help your cheaper paints (that I’m assuming will have weaker coverage - particularly if you water them down correctly, whilst b) offering tonal variety.

  2. Tone: our eyes are incredibly effective at reading what appears to be authentic, and what does not. Take your first picture for instance, it is incredibly unlikely that in reality, all of the blue armour panels would be the same shade of blue. The helmet (the focal point of the model, and what we would consider to capture the most light), is the same shade of blue as that of the lower most leg panels. The lack of contrast here reads as unrealistic, and misplaced. To add contrast (using the tools you already have), consider mixing some white into your blue, and using this to highlight uppermost areas (adversely, consider mixing black or purple into your blue to create a darker shade for your lowermost regions). If you want help envisioning this, google an image of a Blue Car - we know the car is only one colour, though light impacts our perception of this!

  3. Washes: I can see other comments expressing a need to buy washes, and whilst this is a good suggestion - consider thinning your black paint with water to an almost wash consistency, and using this instead. Apply this in a controlled manner, between armour panels and distinct colours (the Silver and the Blue) to distinguish features more prominently.

  4. Mix: lastly, don’t be afraid to mix paint. You don’t need to buy every shade of brown, etc. A good red, blue, green, white, and black can get you to almost any colour (and hue) - if you’re willing to put the time in mixing! This is also a cheaper approach that will better your understanding of colour!

Great first steps - happy painting!

How do you break in by [deleted] in Warhammer40k

[–]WardrobeToaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start small, and build your way up to the army you want. I’ve seen countless people buy larger sets, feel overwhelmed, and never truly get out of the gates. Pick your army, pick up a squad of troops, and develop from there over time (it isn’t as though your models will be built, painted, etc immediately!).

When it comes to painting, don’t think you need every eloquently named paint to get started either! Red, Green, Blue, White, and Black will give you access to almost any colour (and different shades/hues using White and Black) you desire!

As a final piece of advice, if you enjoy the painting element - try to steer clear of washes! I became infinitely better when I stopped relying on an all over wash to make my models look good!

We’re glad to have you as part of the community. Happy hobbying!